Detailed Observation

Date2022-03-22
LocationValdez
ObserverSarah Ann Carter
AvalancheN

General Observations

Catcher Mitt Flats. 18F/strong NE wind/moderate to intense wind transport/clear sky

Strong outflow wind was stripping ridgetops and building sastrugi through Thompson Pass today and yesterday. Steep gully walls were crossloading. About 5pm a snow kiter triggered a size 2 pocket of windslab on a west facing gully wall, lookers left of Schoolbus (MP 28).

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